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    How do you get rid of condensation in the clocks?
    My Yamaha MT-03 has been getting stedily worse as time goes by.
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    I litterally can't read the digital clocks at the moment...

    I was thinking of getting a tiny drill bit and popping a small hole in the bottom to get some air flow but i'm hesitent to do that...
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    I would complain to yamaha first and see what happens. It might just need a new rubber seal.
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    If it's a newish bike then give Yamaha a go, I understood that clocks were being replaced under warranty but not sure whether there was any 'goodwill' from them on out of warranty bikes. Mine's done this from pretty much day one but only in the revcounter and nowhere near this bad, it doesn't bother me as I rarely look at the rev counter on the MT but if mine weere as bad as yours are then would be a pain.
     
     

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    The clocks should be sealed to prevent that. I'd complain to Yamaha.
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    As an update, I've spoken to both Yamaha and Fowlers now
    it's not confirmed yet but it looks like they're going to sort it for me.

    Fowlers were hesitent until i forwarded them the email i had back from Yamaha as it means it's not coming out of their pocket....
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    I was going to suggest what I did on my bike when I had the same proble

    I opened the clocks up
    Dried out with a hair dryer
    Re-seated the rubber mounting with a line of Vaseline
    Cured the problem - and has not re-occurred in two years (I am an "all year round biker")
     
     

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    If push came to shove, that's pretty much what i was going to do.
    My main issue is that i lack a Garage to work in now.
    Swindon needs one of those 'rent a spot to work on a bike yourself' garages.
    I think i read a while back London has one or two of them.
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    Quote Originally Posted by himaro View Post
    If push came to shove, that's pretty much what i was going to do.
    My main issue is that i lack a Garage to work in now.
    Swindon needs one of those 'rent a spot to work on a bike yourself' garages.
    I think i read a while back London has one or two of them.
    Get Fowlers to fix it - for ease and peace of mind.
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    More news

    Alistair Good Morning
    Follwing discussions with my Service Manager I have been advised that due to the purchase date from Fowlers and taking into the age of the bike Fowlers are unable to assist with the cost of repair/replacement of the instruments.
    Carol our Warranty Administer is in receipt of your email along with the pictures and will be processing a goodwill request and will contact you just as soon as Yamaha have advised her of there position/decision.
    fuming.
    I'm waiting for them to contact me about what Yamaha say and I've also got a friend from work who knows one of the mechanics at fowlers. She's going to have a 'word' with him.

    failing that, i'm going to start throwing my toys out the pram at them.
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    Phone them up - Ask to speak with their Manager and mention the 'merchantable quality' phrase - you will find it works a treat.
     
     

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